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Access to Justice and Law Reform

A Bangladeshi lawyer in front of a court building. The Government in Bangladesh is reforming its judiciary to make the magistracy fully independent of the executive branch.

This issue of ADB Review highlights developments in reform and access to justice in the region.

[ May 2005 ]

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The Unbroken Line of Law

Creating the conditions for economic growth and poverty reduction necessitates legal reforms that take into account all aspects of the rule of law

Paying for Justice

Three justice experts discuss the importance of the connection between judicial reforms and the progress of development in Asia and the Pacific

Better Policing

Tackling the problems besetting the Bangladeshi police services means overcoming a long history and great shortage of funding

Justice for All

Justice system reforms in Pakistan are helping strengthen legal protection for all—particularly the poor and vulnerable—and reduce delays in court

Gender Justice

A leading Indian academic highlights the need for gender perspectives in law reform

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